3 Hawkeyes Named to Preseason Watch Lists
DB Zach Lutmer was named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List, while OL Kade Pieper and OL Trevor Lauck were recognized on the 2026 Outland Trophy Watch List.
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What are you most looking forward to learning from fall camp?
Throughout the year, we will be asking and answering questions about various Ohio State teams, the players, and anything else on our collective minds of varying degrees of importance. If you have a question that you would like to ask, you can tweet us @LandGrant33, or if you need more than 280 characters, send an email HERE. The Ohio State […]
What’s the most exciting non conference schedule for the Badgers this season?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Wisconsin fans and fans across the country. The Wisconsin Badgers revealed their non-conference schedule for the upcoming season on Monday, and it had a couple of exciting games, on top of some home […]
Torrez Named 2026 SEC Female Athlete of the Year
A part of three national championship teams, Torrez is the first Oklahoma student-athlete, male or female, to receive the SEC's highest individual honor since the Sooners joined the league in 2024.
Harkey Joins Iowa Athletics Strategic Communications Staff
Keelyn Harkey has been named an associate director of athletics strategic communications within the University of Iowa Athletics Department.
Get to Know Your Orange: #3, RB Davion Kerr
It’s time to start preparing for the 2026 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces for Year 3 of the Fran Brown Era. Up next is… Name: Davion Kerr Position: Running Back Year: Sophomore Height: […]
Gillin Named to College Football Playoff Selection Committee
IRVING, Texas – The College Football Playoff (CFP) Management Committee has appointed Doug Gillin, athletics director at Appalachian State University, to the CFP Selection Committee, it was announced today by Rich Clark, executive director of the CFP.
Michigan Football 2026 opponent preview: Indiana
The reigning, defending, undisputed (I can’t believe what I’m typing), undefeated national champion Indiana Hoosiers are in a great spot to once again contend for the college football crown. Head coach Curt Cignetti has reloaded via the transfer portal, retained several key pieces from last season’s team — including both coordinators — and has the […]
Should Dillon Gabriel be thrown into the QB competition? Browns Reacts Survey
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Browns fans and fans across the country. Last year, the training camp competition at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns was supposed to feature Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett, but an injury to Pickett […]
“Can’t Expect”: Deion Sanders Doesn’t Hold Back on Tough Colorado Truth After Son Shedeur’s Exit
It wasn’t a miracle, but not many had expected Colorado to produce a 9-win season and a Heisman winner just two seasons after going 1-11. Deion Sanders did that as CU made history. He had help, too. His son, Shedeur Sanders, became one of the most prolific QBs in college football. He not only passed […] The post “Can’t Expect”: Deion Sanders Doesn’t Hold Back on Tough Colorado Truth After Son Shedeur’s Exit appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Congress bill includes major sports media investment for HBCUs
Congress could give HBCUs new federal support for sports broadcasting, broadband technology and student journalism through The Protect College Sports Act of 2026, now before the Senate. The Protect College Sports Act of 2026 has received attention for its proposed rules involving NIL, athlete compensation, transfers and NCAA authority. However, the bill also includes a […] The post Congress bill includes major sports media investment for HBCUs appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs Big Hire, Blues Target Nikishin, Flames Eye Xhekaj
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs are making a major off-ice investment with a sweeping overhaul of their performance department. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Blues are eyeing…
ESPN announces ex-SEC ref Steve Shaw as new rules analyst for top CFB crew
ESPN will have a new rules analyst for its ABC broadcast crew in 2026, according to a press release from the network. The post ESPN announces ex-SEC ref Steve Shaw as new rules analyst for top CFB crew appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Mario Cristobal Announces Multiple Last-Minute Setbacks as Miami Opens Fall Camp
Miami head coach Mario Cristobal delivered tough news on August 4, just hours before the first practice of fall camp. Per WQAM, appearing on The Joe Rose Show, Cristobal revealed three roster setbacks: sophomore tight end Luka Gilbert will miss the entire 2026 season with an injury, while redshirt freshman defensive lineman Hayden Lowe and […] The post Mario Cristobal Announces Multiple Last-Minute Setbacks as Miami Opens Fall Camp appeared first on EssentiallySports .
ESPN unveils 2026 College Football announcer lineup
ESPN has unveiled its college football commentator lineup for the 2026 season, with Tom Hart and Roy Philpott moving into expanded roles following the departures of longtime play-by-play announcers Mark Jones and Dave Flemming. At the top for ESPN, not much has changed. Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit and Holly Rowe will return as ESPN’s lead…
‘Dynamic One-Two Punch:’ McCarthy Impressed With Dowdle, Warren
The Pittsburgh Steelers running back room is poised to be a strength in 2026, with two experienced backs in Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle leading the way. While Mike McCarthy is familiar with Dowdle from their time in Dallas, he’s gotten a look at Warren throughout the offseason and over the last week at training […]
Double up the Knowledge: Introducing TRACR for FCS Football Analysis
We’ve added our predictive TRACR model as another tool for analyzing FCS football teams. The outputs include team ratings and predictions, along with each team’s projected record and probability of winning out. Here’s how the computer element adds to the human element in Opta Analyst’s FCS coverage. Get set to be the most-informed FCS football […] The post Double up the Knowledge: Introducing TRACR for FCS Football Analysis appeared first on Opta Analyst .
“The people love us”: IU football players and coaches navigating life-altering fame
For 63 years, as an assistant and then lower level college head coach, Curt Cignetti could leave the house while enjoying relative autonomy. His public life started changing during Indiana’s 2024 season, when the Hoosiers stunned the college football world with an 11-1 regular season and an invite to the College Football Playoff. By then [...]
ESPN announces replacement for Molly McGrath on college football crew
ESPN is set to replace Molly McGrath with a longtime ACC Network contributor, according to a new announcement from the network. The post ESPN announces replacement for Molly McGrath on college football crew appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Ohio State’s tight end room isn’t about 1 star, it’s about roles
Ohio State’s tight end room looks completely different entering 2026, but that doesn’t mean the position is any weaker. In fact, there is a strong argument that it is deeper than it has been in years. Gone are Max Klare, Will Kacmarek, and Jelani Thurman. Together, they accounted for virtually every meaningful snap at tight […]
POSITION PREVIEW: Defensive Tackles
Who did we lose? Any time you lose players with as much experience on the interior as Onyedim and Regis, it’s a challenge. The Aggies will have to look to new faces to step and lead the defensive tackle room in 2026. Who do we bring back? What other names should we know? Overall Grade: […]
The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: PAC 12 FPI
This week, we continue our preview series by taking a look at ESPN’s Football Power Index. FPI is a predictive rating system that was developed by ESPN to measure a team’s strength and determine expected outcomes over the course of the season. Last week, we looked at FPI projections for the Mountain West. This week, […]
NCAA President Charlie Baker continues to showcase his inability to govern
A lot of us grew up being taught that if you do not have something nice to say, don’t say anything. The problem, though, is that we were taught this by parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents that didn’t have to witness the reign of NCAA President Charlie Baker. After taking the job back in 2023, […]
Cross Country Slate Announced
The 2026 Ohio State men's and women's cross country teams will compete in four regular season events before entering the postseason
Urban Meyer Identifies One Common Trait Ryan Day Shares With Michigan’s Kyle Whittingham
Before becoming a football legend and winning those 3 national titles, Urban Meyer, like everyone, was climbing the coaching ranks. At every stop, from Utah to Florida, he perfected his art. Not just that, he also had an immense influence on contemporary coaches. Little did he know that two of his assistants would coach the […] The post Urban Meyer Identifies One Common Trait Ryan Day Shares With Michigan’s Kyle Whittingham appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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